Mr. Henry Kanyonyo Kamunyo

1944 – 25th June, 2025

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mr. Henry Kanyonyo Kamunyo of Loresho on-Wednesday 25th June, 2025.

Beloved husband of Mary Wahu Kanyonyo, cherished father of Anne Wanjiru (Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi), John Kamau (Citibus), Hillary Githuku, Teresa Muthoni, Mungai Kanyonyo and Peter Gachathi. Father-in-law of Lt. Col Michael Mbugua (KAF), Anne Waceke, Janeffer Njeri, Neil Allen, Grace Gathoni and Maureen Kinya.

A grandfather of Wendy, Eugene, Salma, Ephraim, Brittany, Trinity, Alyssa, Erika, Ariel, Alexis, Jason, Paula, l.ilie, Easter and Eli.

Cherished brother of Agnes Njeri. He also was a dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Henry Kanyonyo will be laid to rest on Wednesday 2nd July, 2025 at Gathunguri Village, Gathage Sub-location, Kiamwangi Location, Gatundu Sub-County. The cortege will leave Montezuma Funeral Home on Mbagathi Way at 7:00 a.m. for a funeral service at his home in Gathunguri Village, Gatundu South, where he will be laid to rest thereafter.

We give thanks to God for the wonderful $1 years and celebrate his legacy of purpose and service as a wonderful family man, mentor, confidant and friend of many.

Isaiah 572 – “Those who walk uprightly enter into peace, they find rest as they lie in death”.

Mwalimu Filida Aoko Aoko”ATWECH”

It is with profound humility and acceptance that we announce the promotion to glory of Mwalimu Filida Aoko Odeny, which occurred on June 16, 2025.

She was the wife of the late Chrisanthus Edward Odeny Oreie of Kanyada- Kanyango, Homabay, mother of the late Tom Kelly Odeny, Beatrice Odeny (California), Captain Moses Odeny (Nairobi), Edwina Odeny ( Atwetch Classic- Homabay), Fred Odeny (U K.) and Felix Odeny (U.K.). She was the mother-in-law of the late Caroline Atieno Odeny, Caroline Apiyo Odeny (Nairobi), Carazon Aquino Odeny (UK), Emily Odeny (Nairobi), Michael Odero (Homabay) and Robinson Ocholla.

She was the daughter of the late Jeremiah Bwana Obuba and the late Dorca Orero Bwana and stepdaughter of Janet Bwana of Kokal-Mithui Oyugis.

She was the grandmother of Benard M. Odeny (California) Metlene M. Odeny (California), Donatca Akinyi (Baltimore), Engineer Odeny Maxwell (Nairobi), Dr. Dainty Ocholla (Nairobi), Darvin-Wendy (California), Chris J Odeny (Texas), Francene Odeny (Texas), Cheryl Nehring (Germany), Vannily Gebert. (Germany), Meave A. Odero (Manager Atwech-Classic Homabay), Chris Brandon (Nairobi), Tom K. Odeny (U.K.),Vanessa Odeny (U.K.).

She was a great grandma of Delany, TJ, Corey, Leo, Kendra, Ayden, Tydes, Dyren, Kylen, Jynel, Dandle, Ayva, Bella, Charley, Desiree, Princeleigh, Tarone, Shawn and Amari.

She was the sister of the late Esther, Julia, Daudi, Elisha, Eunice, Martha, Ornollo, Ochieng, Okoth, Tom, and surviving siblings Sarah, Isaiah, Elizabeth, Jack, Odhiambo, and Velma.

She was an aunt of Irene, Jano, Sabina, Sella, Gedeon. Patrick, Baldwin, Luke, Elizabeth, Skipper, Sammy, Mboya Odhiambo, Jerry, Adhiambo, Dada, Sammy. George, Adhiambo, Prisca, Beatrice, Benox, Omosh, Okoth,Akinyi, Monica, Ephrahim.

There will be a fundraising drive at Hippo Buck Hotel, Homabay on 30th June 2025 from 3 pm.

A requiem mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Town Parish, Homabay on 2nd July 2025 after which there will be a viewing ceremony at Dr Mbai Mixed Secondary School A night vigil will be held on the same day at her home in Kanyada East location. Kanyango village, Imbo Center, Homa-bay.

The burial ceremony will be held on 3rd July 2025 at Dr Mbai Mixed Secondary School from 9 am. The body will be interred in Kanyada East location, Kanyango village, Imbo Center, Homabay.

Andrew Wachira Gichu

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Andrew Wachira Gichu, which occurred on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, after a period of illness.

Wachira was the son of the late Charles Kabul and Dr. Jane Kabul. Loving brother of Duncan Kabul, the late Phillip Muraguri and Karia Gichu. Brother-in-law of Ruth Nguru and Michelle Muthoni. Doting uncle of Zara Makena, Phillip Gichu and Gakenia Kabui. He was a cherished friend to many.

Family and friends are meeting for prayers at Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Road on: • Friday, 27th June at 5:30 p.m. • Saturday, 28th June at 3:00 p.m.

The memorial service will be held on Monday, 30th June 2025 at 11:00 a.m at Nairobi Baptist Church, Ngong Road.

The final interment will take place on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the family home in Karatina.

 

“1 have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, 1 have kept the faith?’ – 2nd Timothy 4:7

Maurice Joseph Arwa Ojwacka

It is with humble acceptance that we announce the passing of Maurice Joseph Olwacka Arwa, who departed on Saturday, 14th June 2025.

He was the beloved husband of Hilda Akoth, Jane Auma, Lucy Lillian, Benedetta Auma, and Jescar Atieno. A devoted father of Caroline Knight, Millicent Daisy, Edmunds Jude, Eunice Adhiambo, the late Nancy Charrnaine, Valentine Awuor, Maurine Akinyi, the late Gilbert Odida, Randy Ornolo, Louisa Ochere, Julie Adhiambo, Salvia Akinyi, Janet Anyango, Benson Jagero, the late Tryphosa Adhoch, Milton Odera, Aiin Ojwaka, Phelishia Adhiambo, Peter Arwa, Felix Odhiambo, and Lucy Anyango.

He was a cherished brother of Mary Mudhune, Jecinta Ochollah, and Jenipher Obonyo. Step-brother of the late George, Was Ocholah, Ogenda, Wenwa, Otieno, and step-sisters, the late Juma, Ouru, and Scholastica.

Father in-law of George, Joseph,Wilson, the late John William Odhiambo Oingo and the late Patrick Owiti, Eunice Ojwang, Julius Onyango, the late Eng Ochieng, Peter Achar, Pamela Odida Mercy Omollo, Collins Musungu Kwama. A loving grandfather to many.

Prayers and funeral arrangements are ongoing daily both at his home in Bondo and Nakuru.

Burial date set for 4th July 2025, at his home in Bondo Got Abiero, Aber Village

Lieutenant Daniel Mutinda Nzuva

It is with deep sorrow, honor, and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the untimely demise of Lieutenant Daniel Mutinda Nzuva, a dedicated officer in the Kenya Air Force, which occurred on 14th June 2025 while in the line of duty.

Beloved son of Shadrack Nzuva Muusya and Gladys Rose Nduu of Kakeani Sub-Location, Kakeani Location, Mutunguni Division, Kitui West Constituency, Kitui County. Brother of Sharon Katanu and Emmanuel Kitonga.

Nephew of Rtd Wo 1 Rev. Kivata, Rtd Wo 1 Ndulu, Muthengi, Mulatya, Kilonzo,Wo2 Wala (Deftec), Ngandi, Ivia, Mulatya, Kilonzo, Musembi, Kasinga, and Kalungu (TSC).

Uncle of Alex, Ian, Esilian, among others and cousin to many.

A requiem mass was held on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, at Moi Air Base, Eastleigh – Nairobi.

Daily prayers and funeral planning meetings are ongoing at the family residences in: Makongeni Estate, Jogoo Road – Nairobi and Katoteni Village, Mwingi Division – Kitui County.

The cortege leaves efence Forces Memorial Mashujaa Funeral Home on Saturday 28th June 2025 to Kitui County for burial on the same day.

John Moenga Oange

It is with heavy hearts and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of our beloved Former Cllr. and Patriarch John Moenga Oange after a short illness.

John Moenga Oange was the beloved son of the late Oange Mokua and the late Sara Kinanga Oange of Bokinami, Mosora Sub Location, Bassi Masige West Location, Kisii County. Son-in-law of the late Peterson Nyangweso and Trucilla Nyanchera of Bokione (Bokimongej.

Beloved father of Bocus Oange, Peter Nyangweso, Josephat Omanga, George Makina, all of Texas USA, CPA Janet Nyansiaboka of Kisii County and Dr Masese Nyarata of Avenue Hospital. Devoted father-in-law of Leah Biyaki Mecheo, Veronica Kerubo Matara, Lynet Bonareri Moenga, Annah Makina all of Texas, USA and Ronald Mose of Kebirigo and Dr Kerubo Ogwaya of Avenue Hospital.

Brother of Omare, Nyanchogu, Ng’wono Mary, Kwarnboka and the late Omweri, Omoro, Machora, Nyangoto, Nyarnoita, Kemue, Kerubo, Nyambuteri, Ondieki, Keng’abi, Bosibori, Nyateyo, and Esther

He had 16 grandchildren including Nate, Alvin, Adonai, Amaziah, Gabriel, Gabrian, Yohanna, Phatly, Lyphat, Dylan, Courtney, Jayden, Ashford, Aretha, Arnsley and Lance.

He was cousin of Nyangoto Cori, Elijah Gori, Fidelis Ouke, Charles Moseti, Nyangoto Manyange, the late Obuya among others.

His nephews include Oginga Onkendi, Nyambuteri, Ruth, Nyambeki, Elijah, Ondieki among others.

His-in-laws include Hudson Matara, Caleb Otieno, Jeremiah Mose, Meshack Ogwaya, the late Chief Richard Mecheo and Samuel Gikenyi.

Prayers and funeral service will be done today at his home village from 8.00am.You are all welcome to celebrate with the family.

The Funeral procession was held yesterday from KTRH Morgue at 12.00 noon; and proceed to his home at Mosora Village for prayers. He will be laid to rest on Friday 27’th June 2025 at his Mosora home, Masige West ward, Kisii County.

Go well, beloved husband, father, son, friend to many. Till we meet in paradise.

Benard Kiprotich Tonui (Pramigo)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Benard Kiprotich Tonui (Sameta, Pramigo), which occurred on 19th June, 2025 at Tophill Hospital, Eldoret after a short illness.

Beloved son of the late Kipsoi Chumo and the late Elizabeth Chumo. He was son in-law of Francis and Sara Milgo of Saruchat village.

Loving husband of Caroline Tonui; Doting father of Bradley Rotich, Debra Cheptoo, Ashley and Adams Kiplimo. He was a brother, stepbrother, in-law and a friend to many.

Benard was the founder and director of Pramigo Holdings Ltd and formerly worked with KCB as an electrical technician. He was also passionate farmer and a contractor of repute.

The cortege leaves Lazarus Funeral Home, Kericho for a requiem service at the Immanuel AGC on Friday 27th June before proceeding to his Kaplong home for an overnight stay. He will be laid to rest on 28th June, 2025.

In Gods hands you rest in our hearts you remain forever.

Rev. Mildred Ayiemba Osostsi Wanyama

1959 – 2025

To announce the sudden passing of our beloved matriarch, Rev. Mildred Ayiemba Osostsi Wanyama.
Wife Wanvama of Namboboto, loving mother of Mariga, Victor, Meshack, Alice, Thomas, Cynthia, Mercy and Harry. Step-mother of Volnet, Emily, Lydia, Linet, Sylvester, Wier and Deverell.

Grandmother of Anderson, Walcot, Kenisha, Jarvis, Joshua, Cayson, Tamara, Arel, Giano, Chitara, Junior, Elsie, Marion, Gabriella, Estin and Erin.

She the daughter of the late Rev Harry Osotsi Omutuku and the late Mama Jerita Ayitso Osotsi of Ebusiralo, Vihiga County, and sister of Newtone, Hillary, Joel, Geofinar, the Late Joshua, Willis, Raphael, Hanold, Alice, Rose and Milton.

Daughter-in-law of the late Thomas Agoya and the late Mama Monica of Nabomboto, Busia County and sister-in-law of Dorice, Judith, and Florence.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, 2nd July 2025. at the Church of God, South B Mariakani. from 12:00 to 5:00PM.

The burial will take place at her family home in Soy, Uasin Gishu County, on Saturday, 5th July 2025

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith.

Phillip Rodi Odero

It is with profound sadness and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing of Phillip Rodi Odero of Sakwa Kapiyo at Prime Care (J00TRH) Kisumu on I8th June 2025. Phillip was a former employee of Kenya Airways, Revenue Accounts Department.

The beloved son of the late Mzee Ernest Odero Owich and Mama Persika Akuno Odero.

Loving husband of Maureen A. Rodi, and adoring Father of Eng. Persika A. Rodi, Bradley 0. Rodi and Eng. Daphne P. Rodi.

Brother of the late Jennifer Abudi, late Isaac Owich, Mary J Kinyany, Christine A. Ochieng, late James Omondi, late Otieno, Caroline Akoth and Eng. Japheth Bondi Odero.

He was a brother-in-law of Pennina Owich, Dorcas Omondi and Margaret Bondi. And son-in-law of the late Francis and Mama Petronilla Onono of Gem Got Regea. Brother-in-Law of Jacintar, Charles, Fred, Jaqueline and Dan.

He was cherished son, cousin and uncle of the large Samson Odera and Kepher Ochido Families.

The Cortege leaves JOOTRH Private Wing Mortuary on Friday 4th July 2025 for a funeral service at HTCA Got On’gala Parish at 12:30pm and burial will be on Saturday 5th July, 2025 at his home from 10.00am.

In God’s arms you rest, in our hearts you will live forever.

 

Kelvin Mbitu Njoroge

Sunrise: 23rd March, 1985 — Sunset: 21St June, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Kelvin Mbitu Njoroge which occurred on 21st June, 2025, through a tragic road accident. Until his death he was an employee of Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).

Husband of Anita Wangari and father of Baby Austin Njoroge.

He was son of George Njoroge and Joyce Wanjiru Njoroge. Son-in-law of Michael Kahoro and Catherine Njoki.

Brother of the Lucy Kimani, Jane Njoroge, Faith Njoroge and Susan Helmut.

Uncle of Davis, Billy,Vivian, Alvin, Jeremy, Lexus,Talia and Leroy and grandfather of Baby Tayo.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their home in Muchatha, Kiambaa.

The cortege will leave KU Referral Funeral Home on 2nd July, 2025 at 8.00am. Funeral service will be at ACK All Saints Muchatha at 11:00am. Burial at their residence in Muchatha.

In God’s hand you rest, in our hearts you remain forever.